Front wheel Bearing Seals

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victorsnc
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victorsnc 45

I was installing the "poor man's power steering" modification on the B-10 and Agco 918H this weekend, and made a disappointing discover on the quality of wheel bearing seals in the 1990's versus 1960-1980's.The original 1966 B-10 wheel bearing seal is actually attached to the inner bearing and looks like this:

Removing the front wheel on the Agco 918H, I discovered water and debris intrusion past the seal:

Here is the culprit: A cheap bearing seal:

This picture shows both seals for comparison:

So when did Simplicity change to the cheaper seal? And more importantly what are some proven solutions for a better seal?

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RayS
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RayS 68

.....And you "expected better" from a Company that uses a "Locking Collar" to hold a Timken Bearing Set together.....?

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id="quote">Locking collar has been in use and doing the job for over 40 years. That should state something. The above is rust from lack of required maintenance or water, probably from sitting in the rain. The bearings are available from dealer or NAPA with the seals.

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victorsnc
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victorsnc 45

The last set of inner bearings that I ordered, using the old part number, came back as a plain bearing set with no seal. My dealer says they are no longer available. Do you happen to know the NAPA part number?

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GWGAllisfan
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GWGAllisfan 93

LM11900LA is the one with the seal like to old original inners. They are rather pricey, (2-3X the outers) But still available. Search LM11900LA and you will see some turn up. I don't know how good these are or what brand.

Talntedmrgreen 1,541

id="quote">No wonder I get such good gas mileage! ;)I actually need to rebuild the spindles on the front of my old 716-6 for it's current owner in the near future. I'm thinking bearings are on my parts list, as are bushings for the axle.

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gwiseman 1,019

gwiseman 1,019

I bought a set of Timken LM11900LA from a IBT which is an industrial bearing and parts supply company. The salesman told me these are used on boat trailer axels. I did have problems finding them through Simplicity dealer and retail parts stores.